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The Podium is close to being ready for the Spokane Invitational

For a little more than two years, The Podium has been coming to life. Today, the 80,000 sq. ft. space is nearly ready for athletes.

An avenue to improvement along Third

Activity may spark transformation in oft-downtrodden area

Neighborhood Spotlights: Featuring East Central - Fresh Soul Restaurant

Fresh Soul is one of the the most popular places to eat in the East Central community. In this spotlight, founder Michael Brown details the restaurant's mission.

Exclusive first look inside the completed Podium sports complex

Construction on Spokane’s newest sports complex, the Podium, is now complete.

Spokane fans have the chance to name the city's new professional soccer team

The United Soccer League is turning to community members for their opinions on the creation of the city's new professional soccer teams' colors, name and more.

Spokane chef Ricky Webster wins ‘Snoop & Martha’s Very Tasty Halloween’ baking competition

Spokane chef Ricky Webster, along with two other team members, won the Halloween-themed baking competition show hosted by Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart.

Fern Plant Shop grows their roots in Spokane

At Fern, you will find high-quality healthy houseplants, modern ceramic pots and botanically inspired gifts. They also offer the largest selection of handmade terrariums in the area.

Fly Fish Spokane guides people through nature right in the heart of the community

Fly Fish Spokane guides may not give you all the secrets to success right away there's one tip they'll readily share, even with perfect strangers: Fly fishing is way easier to get into than you think.

United Soccer League to generate large economic impact for Spokane

 The proposal and approval of the downtown Spokane stadium included the United Soccer League (USL) bringing a men's team to Spokane. Now, USL announced Spokane will be the home for a women's team. The stadium, which will be developed, owned and operated by the Spokane Public Facilities District, is set to be an economic catalyst for Spokane, generating a projected $11.4 million in economic impact, while also saving the school department $22.5 million over the lifespan of the venue.

Cindy Wendle to Serve as President of USL to Spokane

Wendle, an Eastern Washington native, will lead the organization and work closely with the United Soccer League, as a League One expansion franchise is finalized in the market, with its inaugural season coming in 2023. With USL to Spokane, Wendle will lead all facets of the day-to-day operations, laying the necessary foundation and building the initial infrastructure for an expansion club to be officially awarded to the community.

Details get hammered out on stadium project

The terms ensure the school district will retain full ownership rights of the stadium, will be provided priority scheduling rights for events, will pay no more than $31 million to build the stadium, will retain a share of “market-based facility fees,” and will have free and sufficient parking.

2021 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Finalists

Spokane's Riverfront Park named finalist for the 2021 ULI Americas Awards for excellence. Riverfront Park occupies 100 acres in downtown Spokane, Washington, along the Spokane River, unifying three river channels and waterfalls with park space and cultural treasures.